A Key Event for Francophone Immigration in Nunavut

On October 22, 2024, the 2024-2025 Liaison Tour took place, an essential event organized by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), in partnership with RDÉE Canada and the Carrefour Nunavut. This innovative gathering offered a unique opportunity for employers and partners in Nunavut to come together and discuss the challenges related to the labor shortage in our territory, while exploring concrete solutions through Francophone immigration.

At the heart of this initiative was the goal of raising awareness among employers about Francophone immigration programs and the tools provided by the government to meet their recruitment needs. Participants had the chance to learn how to access Francophone talent pools and discover the opportunities available for hiring these skilled candidates. Special attention was given to the support services available for recruitment, integration, and retention of this workforce, including initiatives such as the Destination Canada Mobility Forum and Virtual Employment Fairs.

The event also highlighted the strategic importance of Francophone immigration for local economic growth, emphasizing the advantages for businesses in Nunavut, especially in a post-pandemic context. Valuable discussions took place regarding the long-term needs of the labor market, with ideas emerging to help businesses prepare for future challenges.

This Liaison Tour was graced by the presence of Valerie Sniadoch, Deputy Director of IRCC’s International Network, who shared valuable insights on the available government programs. Chantal Bilodeau, Project Manager in Immigration for RDÉE Canada, and Ghyslain Letourneau, Promotion Officer at IRCC, also contributed their expertise to inform employers about the various services and resources available. Many local Francophone partners, such as RESEFAN, the Association des francophones du Nunavut, the École des Trois Soleils, and several employers from the territory, were present to enrich the exchanges. A visit was made to the premises of Nunavut Moving, a company that has already recruited internationally thanks to the Francophone mobility program, supported by Carrefour Nunavut and the Association des francophones du Nunavut following the presentations.

This crucial meeting for the future of the Francophone labor market in Nunavut helped strengthen the connections between employers, partners, and government resources, while opening new perspectives for attracting and integrating skilled talent into our community.